Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe by train

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Overview: trains from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:19 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 47m View journey
Distance (km) 169
Trains / day 49 View all
Cheapest journey £87.31 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 48m
Train operators 23

Discover Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe by train

Planning a train adventure from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £87.31, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe departure frequency and train timetable

With 49 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 15 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:19 and the last one is at 23:37. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:19, with the last one at 23:37.

Train travel time and distance from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 47 minutes. The total distance travelled is 169 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe?

Tickets along this route go on sale 7 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Friedrichshafen and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Karlsruhe city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe

Want to know more about your journey from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe is 169 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.